Many of the popular snacks that have been recalled have hidden ingredients that can make people very sick. The Ülker Brand snacks referred to these snacks, that were sold in over 37 states. Some foods are even given by certain people’s bodies. Eating such a snack could incur fatal health issues.
The company had not listed the ingredients on the packaging, which can be a very dangerous mistake for people with food allergies. The company has now told people to either return or throw away these snacks.
Learn more about this recall and the reason it is important.
Which Snacks Were Recalled?
Biscuits, wafers, and roll cakes are included in the snacks being recalled. These snacks have undeclared allergens. It’s packed without some of the contents being mentioned on the packaging. Others are allergic to wheat, eggs, or milk, but these were not well listed on the labels.
A list of recalled snacks and their hidden allergens include:
- Ülker Kekstra Mini with Strawberry – Hidden milk
- Ülker Rulokat Hazelnut Wafers – Hidden egg
- Ülker Dankek Roll Cake with Strawberry – Hidden milk
- Ülker Biskrem with Cocoa Biscuit – Hidden wheat and egg
- Ülker Dankek Roll Cake with Chocolate – Hidden egg
- Ülker Dankek Roll Cake with Banana – Hidden wheat
The snacks were sold in various stores all across the country. Do not eat them if you have them at home. Instead, return them to the store for a refund or throw them away.
Why Are Hidden Allergens Dangerous?
Some people have food allergies. They react badly when they eat certain foods. They can be made sick even by a small amount of an allergen.
People with a food allergy may get itchy skin, swelling, stomach pain, and sometimes trouble breathing. Some foods can cause a life-threatening case of food allergy.
An anaphylaxis is described as a severe allergic reaction by the doctors. This can lead to a person’s throat swelling so much they can’t breathe. This is very dangerous. If this occurs, people need quick medical help.
Also, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that food labels must be correct. Others could eat something that is unsafe if ingredients are missing from a label. That is why this recall is so important. Just like any vaccine, it protects people from becoming sick.
How Did This Mistake Happen?
This was a mistake made by a supplier. When they translated the ingredient list, they omitted the allergens. That means it covered people buying the snacks without knowing they contained wheat, egg, or milk.
This is one of these snacks eaten by a customer with a food allergy. When the company said they had a bad reaction. It was then that the company made the mistake.
So now the company is setting the correct labels. And they are also working on good safety rules so that such an incident does not happen again. What they are trying to do is protect their customers and keep them safe.
What Should You Do?
If you have these products in your house, do not use them. They need to be returned to the store by the shopper for a full refund.You must throw away these if you do not want to return them.
Always tell an adult if you eat these snacks and feel sick. Get medical help immediately. This can become a serious allergic reaction which you want to do fast.
In case of any query, you can reach out to www.ziyad.com/info. There is also more information about this recall on the FDA’s website.
Though this snack recall is serious, you now know what to do. If you or the person you are with has a food allergy, you should read the labels quite attentively. Happy and stay careful with what we eat!
